ASAS Board Statements
These statements have been approved by the American Society of Animal Science Board of Directors. They may be quoted from with appropriate attribution.
Nov. 28, 2017 - ASAS statement on taxation of graduate student tuition waivers
March 8, 2017 - ASAS responds to Executive Order on foreign entry into U.S.
Nov. 2, 2015 - ASAS responds to recent WHO report
Sept. 3, 2015 - ASAS responds to Consumer Reports
Aug. 3, 2015 -- ASAS issues statement in support of lean meat in the diet<
Dec. 22, 2014 -- ASAS responds to Mercy for Animals video
Oct. 7, 2014 -- There is no scientific basis for Starbucks to stop using conventional milk
Aug. 7, 2013 -- Lab-grown burger brings attention to biotechnologies
Apr. 24, 2013 -- Antibiotics report ignores food safety facts
Nov. 28, 2012 -- Pork industry, inspectors and consumers all contribute to pork safety
Sept. 20, 2012 -- Tumor study misleads public
Aug. 31, 2012 -- Should the world go vegetarian? Scientists say "no"
June 15, 2012 -- Embryo transfer should not require veterinary license
April 17, 2012 -- ASAS responds to "Who are Animal Scientists Serving?"
Feb. 15, 2012 -- Chipotle sells twisted image of animal agriculture
Jan. 20, 2012 -- Animal scientists respond to Yahoo's "College Majors That are Useless"